Washington § 79A.05.347 - Agreements under RCW 79A.05.345 or otherwise involving the management of state parkland or a facility — Performance measures.

(1) When entering into any agreement under RCW 79A.05.345 or otherwise involving the management of state parkland or a facility by a public or private partner, the commission shall consider, when appropriate:

(a) If the entity has an adequate source of available funding to assume the financial responsibilities of the agreement;

(b) If the entity has sufficient expertise to assume the scope of responsibilities of the agreement;

(c) If the agreement results in net financial benefits to the state; and

(d) If the agreement results in advancement of the commission's public purpose.

(2) Any agreement subject to this section must include specific performance measures. The performance measures must cover, but are not limited to, the entity's ability to manage financial operating costs, to adequately perform management responsibilities, and to address and respond to public concerns. The agreement must provide that failure to meet any performance measure may lead to the termination of the contract or requirements for remedial action to be taken before the agreement may be extended.

(3) The commission's authority to enter into agreements under this section, RCW 79A.05.087, or 79A.05.345 does not include the ability to rename any state park after a corporate or commercial entity, product, or service.